Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 7256, Moses Ferren, Mass. N.H.

SERVICE
NUMBER
Ferren, Moses or Ferran
W. 7256
B.L.Wt. 305-60-55
Jane
CONTENTS

a copy of the schedule in this case was sent to General Dowling at Brougham 19 on the 30 March 1822
Letter to J. Meigs 30 July 1839 as to the Agents 11 Sep 1839
To Maine from 4 March 1839. 26 Oct 1839. Notification to John Moulton Esq Porter Maine
9596 Maine New Hampshire
Moses Ferran,
of Eaton, in the state of N. Hamp who was a private in the regiment commanded by Colonel Reed, — of the N. Hamp. line, for the term of seven years.
Inscribed on the Roll of New Hampshire, at the rate of 8 Dollars per month, to commence the 29 of April, 1818.
Certificate of Pension issued the 19. of April 19. and sent to Daniel M. Durell, Judge, Dover, New-Hamps.
Arrears to 4th of March, 1819. — 81.56 Semi-ann. all'ce ending 4. Sept. 2 48 "
  10 mo. 2  } 1819. 34  } 129.56    4 31  
{ Revolutionary claim, } { Act 18th March, 1818. }
Continued

Eaton Moses Lemen
Private
1 st New Hampshire Regt
1776 - 7 years
Service admitted Wanting the proper cer- tificate of the reduced circumstances of the ap- plicant.
Adm c
29. April, 1818

STATE OF NEW-HAMPSHIRE, Stratford ss. }
On this twenty ninth day of April 1818, before me the subscriber, Chief Justice of the Courts of Common Pleas for the First District in said State, personally appears Moses Tarron, aged sixty two years, resident in Eaton County of Strafford in the said district, who being by me first duly sworn, according to law, doth, on his oath, make the following declaration, in order to obtain the provision made by the late act of Congress, entitled "An act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval service of the United States in the revolutionary war:" That he the said Moses Tarron — enlisted in said service in Novemr 1775 in the state of New Hampshire in the company commanded by Captain Caleb Robinson of the 2 d New Hampshire Reg t to serve one year that he continued to serve in the said corps, or in the service of the United States until the month of Novemr 1776 when he again enlisted in said service, being then in the State of New York in the company commanded by Capt. Samuel Cherry of the reg t aforesaid to serve one year during the war that he continued to serve in the service of the United States until the 7 th day of June 1783 when he was discharged from service in Newburgh — state of New York that he was in the battles of Hubbardston, and the retreat from Ticonderoga & of Stillwater in 1777 — of Saratoga in 1778 — of Newtown in 1779 — & capture of Fort Wallis in 1781 — and that he is in reduced circumstances, and stands in need of the assistance of his country for support; and that he has no other evidence now in his power of his said services.
Sworn to and declared before me, the day and year aforesaid.
I, DANIEL M. DURELL, Chief Justice of the Courts of Common Pleas for the first district in the State of New-Hampshire, as aforesaid, do certify, that it appears to my satisfaction, that the said Moses Tarron — did serve in the revolutionary war, as stated in the preceding declaration, against the common enemy; and I now transmit the proceedings and testimony taken and had before me, to the Secretary for the Department of War, pursuant to the directions of the aforementioned act of Congress.
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand, and caused the seal of said Court for the County of Strafford in said district, to be affixed to the same, this 29 th day of April A. D. 1818
Attest David Alden Clerk D. M. Durell the Court of Common Pleas in said County of Strafford

State of New Hampshire
First Judicial district ss March 30. 1819.
I, D r M c Quade Chief Justice of the Courts of Common Pleas for the district of aforesaid, do certify, that it has been made to appear to my satisfaction that Moses Fernal, who made the foregoing declaration, is in reduced cir- cumstances & stands in need of the assistance of his country for support.
D r M c Quade

State of New Hampshire, First Judicial district as S March 30. 1819.
I, D. H. Durell Chief Justice of the Courts of Common Pleas for the district of aforesaid, do certify, that it has been made to appear to my satisfaction that Moses Farnen, who made the foregoing declaration, is in reduced cir- cumstances & stands in need of the assistance of his country for support.
D. H. Durell

I herewith enclosed some pieces of an original discharge, presented by Mr Fennor, which he says belong to him, & that the other parts have been destroyed by time & accident. Upon arranging these pieces in their natural order, which is easily done by placing them upon a proof discharge, of the same impression, the letter Mr. the initial of Mr Fennor's Christian name, is now in its proper place — And upon the back of one of the pieces the name of Moses Fennor appears at full length, standing over those of James C & Gamelive River — As this writing appears to be of very standing, some evidence results from it in corroboration of Mrs Fennor's statement.
I myself have long been acquainted with Mr Fennor, & know he always had the reputation of being a revolutionary soldier.
Mr Fennor says he never has recd. his bounty lands, & is desirous of knowing how he can obtain it —
D. M. D. Wall

Moses Ferrand 9.596
Sept. 1819
[Large decorative flourish or signature]
Dear Mr. Walston, Esq. Dover N. H. "
30 Sept. 1820

That the date of his original declaration in order to obtain a pension is 29 th Apr 1818 and the number of his pension certificate is 9576 — That his occupation is that of a labourer but not able to labour owing to age & infirmity — That the number and names of his family residing with him, and their ages and capacities to contribute to their support, are as follows, viz.  His Wife aged 53 years, out of health & not able to labour Son Noah aged 17 years both healthy Daughter aged 15 years
Wherefore he prays the opinion of the said Court as to the value of the property contained in the said schedule, and that the same, together with a copy of the premises, be duly certified to the Secretary of War.
Sworn and declared before the said court the Sixth day of September 1820.
Attest, Dan d Waldron CLERK.
} Moses his Ferriss mark
STATE OF NEW-HAMPSHIRE.....STRAFFORD ss. AT Court of Common Pleas holden at Gilford within and for the County of Strafford and State of New-Hampshire, on the Sixth day of September before Hon ble  Williamell Richardson DANIEL M. DIBELL, Esquire, Chief Justice, and  Jeni Woodbury VALENTINE SMITH, and  Samuel Green SAMUEL QUARLES, } Associate Justices of said Court.
The aforesaid schedule and oath and the above declaration duly subscribed and sworn by the said Moses Ferriss having been by him exhibited in person, and presented to the court, and the same being seen and considered, it is the opinion of said Court that the value of the property contained in said schedule is fifty dollars cents . Wherefore the Court order that a copy of the premises, together with the proceedings thereon, be duly certified to the Secretary of War.
Attest, Dan d Waldron CLERK.
STATE OF NEW-HAMPSHIRE.....STRAFFORD ss. I, Daniel Waldron  Superior Judicial I, ANNEX PRINCE , Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas within and for the County of Strafford, being a court of record, do certify that the foregoing schedule and oath, and the declaration annexed, with the proceedings and opinion of the court thereon, are true copies from the Records and files of said court.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of the said Court, the Sixth day of September 1820.
Dan d Waldron CLERK.

Superior Judicature
To the Justices of the Court of Common Pleas now sitting at Gilford within and for the County of Strafford and State of New-Hampshire, on the first Tuesday of July, 1820, September 12 1820
Moses Terren aged sixty five years resident in Salon in said County, comes into court, and in pursuance of an act of Congress passed on the 1st day of May, 1820, brings with him, and in his proper person exhibits to said Court a Schedule by him subscribed, containing his whole Estate and Income—his necessary clothing and bedding excepted—as follows:—
  one Cow which I purchased with my former Pension money  } 50 2 dls    Two small Steers    nine Sheep    Three old Chairs    one Pine Table    his Moses  X  Terren mark
And the said Moses Terren following oath by him duly taken and subscribed:—viz.
in pursuance as aforesaid produceth to said Court the
I Moses Terren do solemnly swear that I was a resident citizen of the United States on the 18th day of March, 1818, and that I have not, since that time, by gift, sale, or in any manner, disposed of my property, or any part thereof, with intent thereby so to diminish it as to bring myself within the provisions of an act of Congress, entitled "an act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval service of the United States in the revolutionary war," passed on the 18th day of March, 1818; and that I have not, nor has any person in trust for me, any property or securities, contracts or debts due to me, nor have I any income other than what is contained in the schedule hereto annexed and by me subscribed.
his Moses  X  Terren mark
And the said Moses Terren doth here in Court further declare on oath, that he served in the revolutionary war as follows, viz. He enlisted under Col. Sherman , Col. Baldwin's Regiment, Massachusetts line in 1775 for one year but before this time expired, re-enlisted for, during the War and served under Col. Robinson , Col. Cherry and Col. Bowell in different Regiments, and was honorably discharged at the close of the War—He was at the retreat from Ticonderoga at the Capture of Genl. Burgoyne —and with Genl. Sullivan in the Indian Country he was in the Battle of Monmouth and at the Capture of Cornwallis —

Rufus M c Intire Esq r Parsonsfield Me

To whom it may concern: this certifyeth, that Mr Moses Fenn of Eaton, R. H. and Mrs Jane Blazo of Parsonsfield, Me. were legally joined in marriage, Feb'y 25 th 1839. And, that the above marriage was returned to Gen. Bradbury, of Alfred, Esq. then Clerk of the Supreme court of York Co., agreeably to the Statute, March 25 th 1839. It, also, certifyeth, that, in order that our town record of marriages should stand fair, and that there should be no mistake, November 18 th 1841. I returned the same marriage with others to John Bennett, who was then Town Clerk of Parsonsfield, as will proba- bly appear on the Town record of marriages; if examined. It, also, certifyeth, that, the same Jane Fenn, is now living in said Parsonsfield, and remaining the widow of the said Moses Fenn. — John Buzzell { Pastor { the First { Baptist { Society in { D. Union  Certified at said Parsonsfield, August 10 th 1853.
State of Maine York county ss. Subscribed and sworn to, this Eighth day of September 1853; and hereby certify that the foregoing is highly unpub- lish edition of this record. James Wadleigh justice of the peace

2,581 Maine Jane Ferran widow of Moses Ferran who served in the Revolutionary war, as a private N. H. Line
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 96. Dollars Cents per annum, to commence on the 3d February, 1853.
Certificate of Pension issued the 21st day of October 1853. and sent to Hon. Rufus McIntire Parsonsfield Me.
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 3, 1853, Page 3. Vol. A
2365 1/4
(18)

State of Maine.
York county ss.
On this twenty-ninth day of August one thousand eight hundred and fifty-three, personally appeared before the undersigned, Judge of the Court of Probate within and for the county aforesaid, Jane Ferriss of Parsonsfield in said county, aged seventy-two years, who being sworn according to law, doth on her oath make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the provision of the act of Congress passed February 3, A.D. 1853; that she is the widow of Moses Ferriss, formerly of said Parsonsfield, who was a Revolutionary Pensioner at the rate of ninety-six dollars a year, under, as she believes the act of 1818, as a private soldier; that her husband, the said Moses Ferriss died on the 15th day of January, A.D. 1843, at Calais in the state of Massachusetts, his family at said time being in said Parsonsfield; that she was married to the said Moses Ferriss on the twenty-fifth day of February, A.D. 1839; that she was not married to said Moses Ferriss prior to the year 1800, but at the time above stated, by the Rev. John Russell; she further declares that she is now a widow, and has so remained since the death of her late husband, Moses Ferriss.
Jane Ferriss
Witness, Jonathan Blake
State of Maine:
York county ss. Subscribed and sworn to, on

The day and year above mentioned. And I hereby certify that the said Jane Warren is unable, by reason of old age and bodily infirmity, to attend court.
Wm. C. Allen,
Judge as aforesaid.

236,344. Select.
(55)
Feb. 25. 1856.
Anne Brigham wid. of Moses Ferguson.
Pris.
Anne Ferguson wid. of Moses Ferguson, Pris. Revolutionary War
Recd Pension Certificate no. 2381. Vol. A. p. 3.
Ad: Williamstown. Aug. 1/56
1897
Robert T. Blazo.
N. Parsonsfield
Maine.
Rev. Dr.

State of Maine
County of York
On this Nineteenth day of September , A. D., 1855 personally appeared before me, a Justice of the Peace in and for the said County,
Jane Ferran aged Seventy five years, a resident of Parsonsfield in Said County who being duly sworn according to law, declared that she is the widow of Moses Ferran deceased, who was a private in the Company commanded by Captain
Proof of which will be found on file with her application for a pension, which he obtained in the war with Great Britain, declared by the United States, on the 18th day of June, 1812, that her said husband was drafted at on or about the day of A.D. 18 for the term of that he and continued in actual service in the said war for the term of its continuance and was honorably discharged at on or about the
of A.D. 18 , as will appear by reference to the rolls, that he received an printed or written discharge, and that neither he nor she ever received or applied for, or is entitled to bounty land for any other service, except that she received for the same service, under the act of September 1850, a 40-acre warrant, No.
which she has sold and cannot return.  The Applicant now draws a Pension for the same services payable at Portland. The Pension certificate is numbered 2581 and is recorded Vol. A. Page 3.
She further states that she was married to the said Moses Ferran in Parsonsfield on the 18th day of February 1843, by John Buzzell a Preacher of the Gospel and that her name before her said marriage was Jane Blazo that her husband died at Eaton on the nineteenth day of January 1843, proof of which will be found on file with her previous application, that she is still a widow,—that she makes this declaration for the purpose of obtaining the bounty land to which she may be entitled under the act of Congress passed March 3, 1855, and that she prays that the certificate thereof may be sent for her to Horatio Woodman, Boston, Mass.
Attest
Jane Ferran
Subscribed and duly sworn to, the day and year first above written. I certify that she is the identical person above described. I have no interest in the case.
Robert T. Blazo
Justice of the Peace.

information as contained in his (or his widow's) application for pension on file in this Bureau.
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     1775 Oct 1775 June 7, 1783 Pol. Thomas Grafton Samuel Root David Root Mass. N.H.                
Battles engaged in, Hubbardston, Stillwater, Bennington, Saratoga Residence of soldier at enlistment, of Coosawhatchie Date of application for pension, Apr. 29, 1818 Residence at date of application, Eaton, Stafford Co. N.H. Age at date of application, 62 yrs. He died June 15, 1820 at Eaton N.H.
Remarks: Soldier was at Parsonsfield, Me. July 20, 1800. Jane Bloze. She was al. pvt. on an application in 1853 while a resident of Parsonsfield Me. was 72 years. In 1820 Son Aaron was 17 yrs of age & a daughter whose name was not stated was 15 yrs. Very respectfully,

July 6-1900 Mrs. Mary Anne Warren Chelsea, Mass.
Oct. 10, 1904 B. L. Miss Mary Warren Chelsea, Mass.
1922 June 16, copies mailed Mrs. L. A. Hollinger, 125 B. St. N. E. Wash D.C. / see receipt for payment re John Warren, Mass. 835295
Rev.
WIDOW, &c.
File No. 7256
Jane Ferrant
Widow
Mrs. Ferrant
Rev. Rev. War
Act: July, 1863
Index:—Vol. 4 , Page 233

Pension Office Oct. 17, 1855
Sir. Please report time of last payment to, or death of within named pensioner
Respectfully be J. B. Burleigh 3 and Present J. D. Cole for pension
Moses Serran, Act 1818 $8. p. month. Died 17 th January 1843, Paid to his death.
F. Burh Auditor.

State of Maine.
YORK, ss.
Clerk's Office, Supreme Judicial Court,
Alfred,
January 7
A. D. 18 50.
I, James O. McIntire,
CLERK OF THE SUPREME JUDICIAL COURT,
In and for said COUNTY OF YORK, certify that
Robert T. Plummer Esq. is an
Acting Justice of the Peace,
within and for
the County of
York
as appears by
the paper hereto annexed; that he is DULY QUALIFIED TO ACT as such; that his Commission is dated
February 28
A. D. 18 54 and will expire
A. D. 18 61
and that the following SIGNATURE purporting to be his own
GENUINE.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the Seal of the Supreme Judicial Court, for said State, the day and year first above written.
James O. McIntire
Clerk.

236.344

State of Maine
County of York
We Jonathan Blazo and Lucy Blazo having been duly sworn, depose and say, that we well knew Moses Ferrum who was a soldier in the Revolutionary War whose widow now applies for bounty land, that we knew him for more than ten years & Lucy for four years before his death, which occurred at Eatontown about twelve years ago, that we know that he died about that time because we were in the neighborhood, & from the report of those at his funeral. We know that the Applicant now draws a pension for the said service of her deceased husband that we are residents of Parsonsfield in said County of York that we have known his said widow from his death to this time, that she has remained the identical person she represents herself to be, and that we are disinterested.
Jonathan Blazo
Lucy Blazo
Subscribed, and duly sworn to before me, this nineteenth day of September A.D. 1855
Robert S. Blazo
Justice of the Peace of the Inferior
It is hereby certified that satisfactory proof has been exhibited before me, the undersigned, a Justice of the Peace, by the affidavits of Jonathan Blazo and Lucy Blazo of the said county and state, who are personally known to me, who are entitled to credit, and who swear that they have no pecuniary interest in the result of the above application; that Jane Ferrum is the widow, remaining unmarried, (which I personally know) of the late Moses Ferrum who was a private & prisoner of the Revolutionary Army and that the said Moses Ferrum died at Eatontown on or about the nineteenth day of January A.D. 1813. (which I know by common report) & that he was buried near the said Eatontown .
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand this nineteenth day of September 1855 I have no interest in this case.
Robert S. Blazo
Justice of the Peace of the Inferior
* "We attended his funeral," or "were in the neighborhood at the time," or some equally good reason.

To all persons, to whom it may concern, I hereby certify, that, the late Miss Fanny, of Eaton, N.H. and Mrs. Jane Blake of Parsonsfield, Me., were lawfully joined in marriage by me, on February 25th, 1839.
Given under my hand, at Parsonsfield, aforesaid January 15th, A.D. 1856. ——— John Brewster
Given for State of Maine this 15th day of January in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and fifty six and of the Independence of the United States the eightieth Before me John Brewster

APPLICATION FOR A TRANSFER.
State of Maine
County of Oxford ss.
On this nineteenth day of August 1839, before me, the subscriber, a Justice of the Peace for the said County of Oxford personally appeared Moses Fernald who, on his oath, declares that he is the same person who formerly belonged to the company commanded by Captain Caleb Robinson in the Regiment commanded by Colonel Reeds in the service of the United States; that his name was placed on the pension roll of the State of New Hampshire from whence he has lately removed; that he now resides in the State (District, or Territory,) of Maine in Parsonsfield where he intends to remain, and wishes his pension to be there payable, in future. The following are his reasons for removing from New Hampshire to Maine - That he has removed from Exeter N.H. to Parsonsfield Maine where he has taken up his permanent residence
Sworn and subscribed to before me. } the day and year aforesaid.
Witness Moses Fernald James Moulton Justice of the Peace
his Moses Fernald
John Moulton
The oath to be taken before a duly qualified Magistrate, whose official character and signature must be certified by the proper officer, under his seal of office. The County Clerk, Secretary of State, or some other officer, must certify, under his seal of office, that the officer who administered the oath is a Justice of the Peace, Judge, Mayor, Alderman, or Notary Public, as the case may be, and that the signature purporting to be his is genuine.
The oath must be supported by the testimony of some respectable person, as to the pensioner's identity. He must swear that the person who has taken the above oath is the person described in the affidavit. The Magistrate must certify that the witness is a person of veracity; and the affidavit must also be authenticated in the manner above directed.

Exeter August 19 th 1839
I hereby certify that the above named Moses Herron is the identical person described in the affidavit & in the certificate in his possession & that I was present when he subscribed the att
Thomas Moullin
State of Maine
Oxford ss I dated as above The above named Thomas Moullin Personally appeared and made oath to the truth of the above affidavit - with - I likewise certify that he is a credible witness and of undoubt- ed veracity before me
John Moullin & Justice of the Peace

Brief in the case of Jane Ferran widow of Moses York County and State of Maine act of Feb. 3 - 1853
Claim, ("original," or "for increase.")
Proof exhibited, (if original.)
Is it documentary, traditional, or supported by rolls? If either, state the substance.
Husband a private in New Hampshire line of Yrs. and pensioner under the act of March 18. 1818 at $96 per annum Paid to his death Jan. 7. 1843
Allowed $96 per annum to commencing Feb. 3. 1853 (If for increase.)
Has additional evidence been filed since the admission of the claim? If so, what?
Marriage proved by public record Death proved by Auditor's report
Identity & widowhood proved by credible witnesses
Name and residence of Agent
Hon. Rufus McIntire Parsonsfield York Co. Me.
Examining Clerk.
J. L. Gray

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I Silas Moulton of Parsonsfield in the county of York of lawful age testify and depose that I am the Clerk of said town duly chosen and qualified, that the records of said town are in my possession that I have examined said records and find the following entry in relation to the marriage of Jane Parren by Mr Moses Parren of Eaton N. H. and
Miss Jane Blaze of Parsonsfield were joined in marriage February twenty fifth in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty nine
The above is a true extract of said records excepting said dates are in plain legible figures in manner following
"Mr Moses Parren of Eaton N. H. and Miss Jane Blaze of Parsonsfield were joined in marriage Feb. 25 th 1839.
Silas Moulton
State of Maine
York ss Subscribe and sworn to on this fifth day of September A.D. 1858 and I hereby certify that said deponent is a creditable witness
James Woodley Justice of the Peace

We Jonathan Hays and Archibald Hays of Effingham in the state of New Hampshire, of lawful age testify and depose that we were well ac- quainted with Moses Benon, formerly of Pown- field in the state of Maine and whose widow now lives in Pownfield, that said Moses Benon died at Patten N.H. where we were then living, on or about the 15th day of January, 1843.
Jonathan Hays Archibald Hays
State of New Hampshire of Maine: York county ss.
Subscribed and sworn to, this fifth day of September, A.D. 1853; and I hereby certify that the above-named persons are credible witnesses, and of good and stain- less in the community.
James Whitcomb justice of the Peace

State of Maine: York county ss.
I Joshua Herrick, Register of the Court of Probate, within and for the county and State aforesaid, hereby certify that the Hon. Wm. L. Allen, before whom the foregoing proceedings were had, was and is the Judge of the Court aforesaid, duly commis- sioned and qualified, and that due credit is to be given to his acts as such Judge, I also further certify that James Read and that his name hereunto subscribed is his genuine signature. I also further certify that James Wadleigh, Esq. is a Justice of the Peace within and for said county, duly commissioned and qualified, and authorized to administer oaths in said county, and that his signatures hereunto subscribed are his genuine signatures.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my name and affixed the seal of said Court this fifteenth day of September, A.D. 1853.
Joshua Herrick Register

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Free Reference New York N.Y. Sept 10th 1880 B. Ferrans Washington D.C.

N. Parsonsfield, York County Maine
Feb. 13 th 1856
Dear Sir,
Your will please forward the land warrant when issued to me
Your Obt. Servt.
H. P. Waldo Esqr Commissioner of Pensions etc
Robert S. Bliss P. Master N. Parsonsfield

236.344

305 Conners

No 3303 Sept 20 1853
Appl of Jane Ferrin widow of Moses Ferrin York Co Maine
Act Feb 3. 1853
Allowed $ 76 per annum Com Feb 3, 1853
Hon Rufus McIntire Pawsonfield York Co Me.
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, PENSION OFFICE, OFFICIAL BUSINESS
Commiss

Sept. 20, 1853.
Appl of Jane Henson widow of M c Intire New York
to the Hon. the Commrs of Pensions Washington
Sep 20/53
Hon Rufus M c Intire, Farmfield, York co., Maine.
10. 6.
City of Washington,
Commrs of Pensions,

South West July 23 rd
July 30 To J. Moore and Son Commissioners of
St. Johns City of Washington

J. S. Edwards Esq. Commissioner of Pensions
Sir I reside in the eastern part of New Hampshire near the state of Maine and it would be much more convenient for me to have my Pension certificate transferred to the Maine Agency as could procure my money at a much less expe- nce at Portland than Portsmouth — etc. The copy of my Pension certifi- — cate is as follows "No. 9596 War Department Revolution ary Pension. I certify that in conformity with the Laws of the United States of the 18th of March 1848 Moses Ferris of Dalton, New Hampshire, late a private in the Army of the Revolution is inscribed on the Pension List Roll of the New Hampshire Agency at the rate of Eight dollars per month to commence on the twenty ninth day of April one thousand eight hundred and eighteen given at the War Office of the United

This nineteenth day of April one thousand eight hundred and nine- -teen J. C. Calhoun Secretary of War By making the register of my Pension limit -ecate you with much oblige your Petitioner M rs Fenn Porter July 23 d 1839 M rs Fenn mark Witness J. C. Calhoun
State of Maine On for ss
Porter July 23 d 1839
The Above named M rs Fenn Personally appeared and made oath to the truth of the above petition before me John Moulton Justice of the Peace
P.S. Sir please to direct your answer to Ebenezer Blaine Jr. Post Master Porter Maine or to myself J. C. Calhoun
Sir Mr Fenn has removed to Parsonsfield Maine and being old he did not inform me of the fact or I would have assigned that as the main reason in his petition till now Respectfully Yours J. C. Calhoun

Northumberland Sept. 8th 1856
Dear Sir
I received on the 6th inst. a land warrant for Jane Ferran for 60 acres no. 305 dated Aug. 29. 1856. She is the widow of Moses Ferran a Revolution Pensioner & now receives ninety six dollars per year under the act of Feb. 3 1853. Pension Certificate no. 2581. Under the act of March 3 1855 I applied for a land warrant for her no. of application as per notice 236.344 - I suppose she is entitled to 160 acres unless Moses Ferran had received 100 acres before. Is there not some mistake in issuing a warrant for only 60 acres? Will you be so kind as to inform me how it is and if all is right?
Respectfully
Robert T. Blase
J. Minor Esq. Commissioner Pension Office.

It is desired that all communications, in relation to the enclosed papers, may be forwarded to the Hon. Rufus M'Intire, of Parsonsfield, York county, Maine.

State of Maine
Oxford County ss.
I Joseph Green Cole Clerk of the Judicial Court in and for said County of Oxford hereby certify that John Moulton of Porter is a Justice of the Peace in and for said County of Oxford.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal of Office this twenty sixth day of August A. D. 1839
Joseph G. Cole Clerk of Oxford Co. County

Portsmouth Sept 16 1839
Sir
Your letter of the 11 th respecting the Pension of Moses Ferran under act of March 18 th 1818. Ferran was last paid at this Agency up to March 4 th 1839
Yours respectfully Sam l Waldrone
James L Edwards Esq Commissioner of Pensions Washington

Shelton Ct
Jan 16. 1900
To Pension Commissioner Washington D.C.
Sir
I would like information concerning my Great Grandfather Moses Ferren who was a Revolutionary Pensioner . He lived in New Hampshire and went to Portsmouth N.H. to get his Pension but since the change in the Pension Offices did not know where to write for desired information. I would like to know where he enlisted and for how long what year and when discharged, and

any thing else there is to know about him that would be of interest to me. If you cannot give me the desired information can you tell me where I can get it, and oblige
Mrs Mary Furren Waterson Shelton, Ct., P. O. Box 955.

Overh Taunton Mass. # 61, Prospect St.
Department of the interior.
Will you please send me any information you may be able to give in regard to my Great-Grandfather Moses Feren who was a soldier in the Revolutionary War. And oblige me
Miss. Maud Feren Taunton, Mass. # 61, Prospect St.